Summary
The authors propose a new technique of decompression of the colon consisting in percutaneous
cecostomy with previous extraperitonization of the cecum under colonoscopic orientation.
The technique permits decompression of the entire colon through the insertion of a
ceco-anal multiperforated Levine tube on withdrawing the colonoscope.
It is a new therapeutic choice for the treatment of the Ogilvie syndrome, toxic megacolon
and other morbid entities, which may permit the performance of the procedure and require
decompression of the colon, which proved to be extremely effective in the treatment
of a patient with the Ogilvie syndrome.
Key words:
Cecostomy - New technique - Ogilvie syndrome
